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Ganomalite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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Ganomalite, etc.

Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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Ganomalite

Sells, Cababi Mining District, Comobabi Mountains, Pima County, Arizona, USA
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Ganomalite

Jakobsberg Mine, Jakobsberg ore field, Nordmark mining district, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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Ganomalite, etc.

Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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Ganomalite

Sells, Cababi Mining District, Comobabi Mountains, Pima County, Arizona, USA
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Ganomalite

Jakobsberg Mine, Jakobsberg ore field, Nordmark mining district, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden
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Ganomalite, etc.

Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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Ganomalite

Sells, Cababi Mining District, Comobabi Mountains, Pima County, Arizona, USA
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About GanomaliteHide

Formula:
Pb9Ca5Mn(Si2O7)4(SiO4)O
Colour:
Greyish white
Lustre:
Vitreous, Resinous
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
5.7
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named in 1876 by Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld from the Greek γανωμα = brilliance due to the mineral's adamantine luster.
The Mn (or rather Ca5Mn-) analogue of wayneburnhamite.
Fresh ganomalite displays a high lustre but surfaces turn dull white with time.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1647
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1647:2

IMA Classification of GanomaliteHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Pb9Ca6(Si2O7)4(SiO4)O
First published:
1876
Type description reference:
Nordenskiöld, A. E. (1876) Mötet den 6 April 1876. Åtskilliga nya mineralfynd vid Nordmarken och Långban. Geologiska Föreningens i Stockholm Förhandlingar, 3, 119-123.

Classification of GanomaliteHide

Strunz-mindat (2025):
9.BG.25

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
B : Sorosilicates
G : Sorosilicates with mixed SiO4 and Si2O7 groups; cations in octahedral [6] and greater coordination
Dana 8th ed.:
78.2.1.1

78 : Unclassified Silicates
2 :
Hey's CIM Ref.:
14.13.6

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
13 : Silicates of Pb

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
GnmIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of GanomaliteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous, Resinous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Greyish white
Hardness:
3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Very brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Distinct : {1010} and {0001}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
5.7 g/cm3 (Measured)    5.657 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of GanomaliteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.91 nε = 1.945
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.035
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate

Chemistry of GanomaliteHide

Mindat Formula:
Pb9Ca5Mn(Si2O7)4(SiO4)O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Pb64.284 %
O18.201 %
Si8.714 %
Ca6.908 %
Mn1.894 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Ca, Mn, O, Pb, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of GanomaliteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6 - Trigonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P6
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.8456(3) Å, c = 10.1438(4) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.03
Unit Cell V:
851.56 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1

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0014481GanomaliteDunn P J, Peacor D R, Valley J W, Randall C A (1985) Ganomalite from Franklin, New Jersey, and Jakobsberg, Sweden: New chemical and crystallographic data Mineralogical Magazine 49 579-58219850293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.06 Å(100)
3.53 Å(90)
3.38 Å(80)
2.71 Å(80)
4.92 Å(70)
4.43 Å(70)
1.985 Å(70)
Comments:
Jakobsberg, Sweden.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits

Type Occurrence of GanomaliteHide

Other Language Names for GanomaliteHide

Simplified Chinese:硅钙铅矿
Spanish:Ganomalita

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Ganomalite associated with PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
4 photos of Ganomalite associated with ManganophylliteK(Fe,Mg,Mn)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
2 photos of Ganomalite associated with FluoriteCaF2
2 photos of Ganomalite associated with AlamositePbSiO3
2 photos of Ganomalite associated with JacobsiteMn2+Fe3+2O4
1 photo of Ganomalite associated with CalciteCaCO3
1 photo of Ganomalite associated with BarysilitePb8Mn2+[Si2O7]3
1 photo of Ganomalite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
1 photo of Ganomalite associated with NasonitePb6Ca4(Si2O7)3Cl2
1 photo of Ganomalite associated with CupriteCu2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.BG.AlumovesuvianiteCa19AlAl4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9Tet. 4/m : P4/n
9.BG.Alnaperbøeite-(Ce)Ca(Ce2.5Na0.5)(AlAl2Al)[Si2O7][SiO4]3O(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.Zilbermintsite-(La)(CaLa5)(Fe3+Al3Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]5O(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.Heflikite(CaCa)(AlAlSc)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.MagnesiovesuvianiteCa19MgAl4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10](OH)(OH)9Tet. 4/m : P4/n
9.BG.Zoisite-(Pb)(CaPb)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
9.BG.Shuiskite-(Cr)Ca2Cr3+Cr3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.BG.Radekškodaite Group
9.BG.05Dissakisite-(La)(CaLa)(AlAlMg)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Manganiandrosite-(Ce)(Mn2+Ce)(Mn3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bDissakisite-(Ce)(CaCe)(AlAlMg)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAllanite-(Sm)(CaSm)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05aHancockite(CaPb)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Dollaseite-(Ce)(CaCe)(MgAlMg)F[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05a vUnnamed (Ga-analogue of Epidote)(CaCa)(AlAlGa3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
9.BG.05aClinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05aEpidote-(Sr)(CaSr)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Vanadoandrosite-(Ce)(Mn2+Ce)(V3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bVanadoallanite-(La)(CaLa)(V3+AlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bUnnamed (Mg-analogue of Ferriallanite-(Ce))(CaCe)(Fe3+AlMg)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
9.BG.05bFerriallanite-(La)(CaLa)(Fe3+AlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Uedaite-(Ce)(Mn2+Ce)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05aEpidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Tweddillite(CaSr)(Mn3+AlMn3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bÅskagenite-(Nd)(Mn2+Nd)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4]OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Piemontite-(Pb)(CaPb)(AlAlMn3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAllanite-(Ce)(CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAllanite-(La)(CaLa)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAllanite-(Y)(CaY)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05aPiemontite(CaCa)(AlAlMn3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAkasakaite-(Ce)(CaCe)(AlAlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bManganiandrosite-(La)(Mn2+La)(Mn3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAkasakaite-(La)(CaLa)(AlAlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bVanadoakasakaite-(La)(CaLa)(V3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Khristovite-(Ce)(CaCe)(MgAlMn2+)F[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bFerriakasakaite-(La)(CaLa)(Fe3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Ferriandrosite-(La)(Mn2+La)(Fe3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Androsite-(Ce)(Mn2+Ce)(AlAlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
9.BG.05Vielleaureite-(Ce)(Mn2+Ce)(MgAlMn2+)F[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Ferriandrosite-(Ce)(Mn2+Ce)(Fe3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bFerriallanite-(Ce)(CaCe)(Fe3+AlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bUnnamed (Mn3+-analogue of Ferriakasakaite-(Ce))(CaCe)(Mn3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
9.BG.05bVanadoakasakaite-(Ce)(CaCe)(V3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Piemontite-(Sr)(CaSr)(AlAlMn3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05Niigataite(CaSr)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bFerriakasakaite-(Ce)(CaCe)(Fe3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bAllanite-(Nd)(CaNd)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.05bUM1989-32-SiO:AlCaFeHREE(Ca0.5◻0.5REE)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
9.BG.05aMukhinite(CaCa)(AlAlV3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon.
9.BG.05bManganiakasakaite-(La)(CaLa)(Mn3+AlMn2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.10Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
9.BG.15MacfalliteCa2Mn3+3(SiO4)(Si2O7)(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.15SursassiteMn2+2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.20Pumpellyite-(Al)Ca2AlAl2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2OMon. 2/m
9.BG.20Shuiskite-(Mg)Ca2MgCr3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BG.20Julgoldite-(Fe2+)Ca2Fe2+Fe3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BG.20OkhotskiteCa2Mn2+Mn3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BG.20Julgoldite-(Mg)Ca2MgFe3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon.
9.BG.20PoppiiteCa2V3+V3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.BG.20Julgoldite-(Fe3+)Ca2Fe3+Fe3+2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2OMon.
9.BG.20Pumpellyite-(Fe2+)Ca2Fe2+Al2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BG.20Pumpellyite-(Fe3+)Ca2Fe3+Al2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2OMon. 2/m
9.BG.20Pumpellyite-(Mg)Ca2MgAl2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BG.20Pumpellyite-(Mn2+)Ca2Mn2+Al2[Si2O6OH][SiO4](OH)2(OH)Mon. 2/m
9.BG.25WayneburnhamitePb9Ca6(Si2O7)3(SiO4)3Hex. 6 : P6
9.BG.30RustumiteCa10(Si2O7)2(SiO4)(OH)2Cl2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.BG.35ModraiteCa19Fe2+Al4(Al6Fe2+2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10](OH)(OH)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35FluorvesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(F,OH)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35Milanriederite(Ca18[REE])Fe3+Al4(Mg4Al4)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10](OH)(OH)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35Manaevite-(Ce)(Ca13Ce4[H2O]2)Mg(Al3Mg)(Mg3Ti3Fe3+2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)8(H4O4)2]O(OH)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35HongheiteCa19Fe2+Al4(Fe3+,Mg)8(◻4)B[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH,O)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35WiluiteCa19MgAl4(Al,Mg)8(B,◻)4◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(O,OH)9Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nnc
9.BG.35CyprineCa19Cu2+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10](OH)(OH)9Tet. 4/m : P4/n
9.BG.35ManganvesuvianiteCa19Mn3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9Tet. 4/m : P4/n
9.BG.40Vyuntspakhkite-(Y)(Y,Yb)4Al2.5-1.5(Si,Al)1.5-2.5(SiO4)4O(OH)7Mon.
9.BG.45DellaiteCa6Si3O11(OH)2Tric.
9.BG.50Ferriperbøeite-(Ce)CaCe3(Fe3+Al2Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]3O(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.50Perbøeite-(La)CaLa3(AlAl2Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]3O(OH)2 Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.50Perbøeite-(Ce)CaCe3(AlAl2Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]3O(OH)2 Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.50Gatelite-(Ce)CaCe3(AlAl2Mg)[Si2O7][SiO4]3O(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.BG.50Ferriperbøeite-(La) CaLa3(Fe3+Al2Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]3O(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.55Västmanlandite-(Ce)CaCe3(MgAl2Mg)[Si2O7][SiO4]3F(OH)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.60Radekškodaite-(La) (CaLa5)(Al4Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]5O(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.BG.60Radekškodaite-(Ce)(CaCe5)(Al4Fe2+)[Si2O7][SiO4]5O(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m

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Health Risks:
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Internet Links for GanomaliteHide

References for GanomaliteHide

Reference List:
Nordenskiöld, A. E. (1876) Mötet den 6 April 1876. Åtskilliga nya mineralfynd vid Nordmarken och Långban. Geologiska Föreningens i Stockholm Förhandlingar, 3, 119-123.
Nordenskiöld, A. E. (1877) Nya Mineralier från Långban. 6. Ganomalit, in Mineralogiska meddelanden. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar, 3 (12). 382-384 doi:10.1080/11035897709446407
Penfield, Samuel Lewis; Hyde, Warren Charles (1899) Some New Minerals from the Zinc Mines at Franklin, N. J., and Note Concerning the Chemical Composition of Ganomalite. American Journal Of Science, S. 3 Vol. 8. 339-353
Welin, E. (1969) Notes on the mineralogy of Sweden 6. X-ray powder data for minerals from Långban and the related mineral deposits of Central Sweden. Arkiv för Mineralogi och Geologi, 4 (6, nr 30). 499-541
SAMANTA, S. C., HUMMEL, F. A. (1976) Phase Equilibria in the System CaO-PbO-SiO2. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 59 (3). 157-160 doi:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1976.tb09456.x
Dunn, Pete J., Peacor, Donald R., Valley, John W., Randall, Charles A. (1985) Ganomalite from Franklin, New Jersey, and Jakobsberg, Sweden: new chemical and crystallographic data. Mineralogical Magazine, 49 (353). 579-582 doi:10.1180/minmag.1985.049.353.12
Dunn, Pete J. (1985) The lead silicates from Franklin, New Jersey: occurrence and composition. Mineralogical Magazine, 49 (354) 721-727 doi:10.1180/minmag.1985.049.354.12
Hawthorne, Frank C., Jambor, John L., Bladh, Kenneth W., Burke, Ernst A. J., Grice, Joel D., Phillips, Don, Roberts, Andrew C., Schedler, Robert A., E., James (1987) New mineral names. American Mineralogist, 72 (9-10) 1023-1028
Charalampides, G., Linqvist, B. (1988) Chapter 4, Ganomalite, margarosanite and molybdophyllite from Långban, south-central Sweden, and synthetic equivalents. in Compositional Variations of Natural and Synthetic Lead Silicates of Langban-type, Dissertation submitted to Meddelanden från Stockholms Universitets Geologiska Nr273, 1-24.
Carlson, S., Norrestam, R., Holtstam, D., Spengler, R. (1997) The crystal structure of ganomalite, Pb9Ca5.44Mn0.56Si9O33. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, 212 (3). 208-212 doi:10.1524/zkri.1997.212.3.208
Jak, Evgueni, Hayes, Peter C., Liu, Naigang (1998) Experimental study of phase equilibria in the systems PbOx-CaO and PbOx-CaO-SiO2. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 29 (3). 541-553 doi:10.1007/s11663-998-0088-9
(2001) Ganomalite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America
Shevchenko, M., Jak, E. (2020) Thermodynamic optimization of the binary PbO–CaO and ternary PbO–CaO–SiO2 systems. Calphad, 70. 101807 doi:10.1016/j.calphad.2020.101807

Localities for GanomaliteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China
 
  • Xinjiang
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
Huaqin Li and Fuwen Chen (2003)
  • Yunnan
    • Qujing
      • Huize County
Chen (2002) +1 other reference
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Hedemora
      • Garpenberg
Grensman et al. (2001)
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
Nordenskiöld (1877) +2 other references
      • Nordmark mining district
        • Jakobsberg ore field
Flink (1916) +3 other references
USA
 
  • California
    • Riverside County
      • Jurupa Valley
        • Crestmore
[micromounts@yahoogroups.com] +3 other references
            • Sky Blue Hill
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Franklin
Dunn (1995)
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